Are you an innovative, creative, and motivated professional looking for your next challenge ? Come and j oin an expanding team “ Hospital to Home ” , that ac ross Dorset helps to support people leaving mental health hospital care to return home in a safe and timely manner. This role will enable the Hospital to Home Service to work 7 days a week and support discharges from hospital wards to home .
As part of a multidisciplinary team that includ es peer workers, housing officers, support workers and occupational therapy assistants, the Occupational Therapist will provide specialist occupational therapy assessments, provide clinical leadership and support colleagues in delivering occupational therapy-based interventions.
The Hospital to Home Occupational Therapist will link with inpatient and community teams across the county.
To ensure you can support our service users effectively in their own homes and communities, please note the following requirements ;
You must hold a valid, permanent right to work in the UK. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this post
You must hold a full, valid UK driving license and have access to a car for business use to support patients across the Trust.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The Trust will cover the cost of this for the successful candidate. (If you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service, please bring your certificate to your interview.)
To be responsible for providing and overseeing the delivery of evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to promote mental health recovery for patients under the Hospital to Home Service.
To carry out holistic and comprehensive evidence-based occupational therapy assessments to facilitate engagement in a range of occupations. To include prescribing aids/adaptations where necessary and/or education around compensatory strategies due to co-morbid physical health challenges.
To support the Hospital to Home team in delivering occupational therapy-based interventions.
To provide clinical leadership and management of the Hospital to Home service when required .
To provide occupational therapy support to step-down unit in North Dorset
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
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